Splash Pads - Commercial and Multi-family
Splash pads convey roof water and groundwater away from foundation walls and concrete slab-on-grade buildings. They minimize soil erosion and recycling of water through the foundation drainage system. The recommended standard concrete splash pad is 30cm x 107cm.
If there are no drainage connections to the storm sewer, splash pads are to be placed:
- underneath all downspouts draining onto soft landscaping (sod, topsoil, and/or gravel)
- underneath the sump pump discharge outlet where it is draining onto soft landscaping (sod, topsoil, and/or gravel)
The following pictures illustrate the standard dimensions and proper use of splash pads.
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Splash Pad at a Commercial Property -
Proper Splash Pad and Downspout Connection -
Proper Splash Pad and Sump Pump Discharge Outlet Connection -
Concrete Splash Pad Diagram
For More Information
Drainage Planning and Engineering
5th Floor, Century Place
9803 - 102A Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB
T5J 3A3
| Telephone | 311 or 780-496-5576 |
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| Fax | 780-496-2865 |
| lot.grading@edmonton.ca |
